Air Race Finality but No Closure

The city of Reno has released a new list of eleven people confirmed dead in last week’s air race crash at the Reno-Stead Airport. The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has completed identification and notification to the following family members.

• Sharon Stewart – 47-year-old female – Reno, Nevada.
• John Craik – 45-year-old male – Gardnerville, Nevada.
• Cheryl Elvin – 71-year-old female – Lenexa, Kansas.
• Wendy Hewitt – 56-year-old female – Mohave, Arizona.
• George Hewitt – 60-year-old male – Mohave, Arizona.
• Craig Salerno – 50-year-old male – Friendswood, Texas.
• Michael Wogan – 22-year-old male – Scottsdale, Arizona.
• Regina Bynum – 53-year-old female – San Angelo, Texas.
• Gregory Morcom – 47-year-old male – Stanwood, Washington.
• James McMichael – 47-year-old male – Graham, Washington.
• James Leeward – 74-year-old male – Ocala, Florida.

The NTSB confirms 7 were killed on the tarmac with 2 dying later from their injuries, then an additional victim died this past weekend and with Tuesday’s announcement, the death toll is 11. As of Tuesday, five victims with injuries are still being treated at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Renown still has nine patients, and  no patients remain at Northern Nevada Medical Center.

Lastly, Walton’s Funeral and Cremations in Reno is providing funeral services, including consultation, preparation of all authorizations and permits, submitting obituaries, and coordination with those providing other portions of the funeral, such as cemetery, crematory and clergy. Walton’s says it will also cover the necessary services to ship the remains of the out-of-town victims.

“This tragedy has touched us all,” says Tammy Dermody, owner of Walton’s, “All of us at Walton’s feel it is absolutely imperative to give back to the community we love so much.”